[Tom Blue]

Originally Posted by Jaxonalden

Hey Sputter, if I don't know what I'm talking about why don't you explain why American cars are built so damn cheap. I can't wait to hear your expert explanation, BTW did you hear Toyota is about to take over GM in sales in America? Wonder why? O' tell us what's going on Mr Sputter.

Brucelee, I too drive many of different cars. I rent from numerous companies and drive all kinds of cars and mini vans. I can say with certainty I know the difference in an American and foreign make. I was surprised lately when I rented a Kia mini van, that thing had balls to spare. The Charger I just rented in Tampa was a piece of crap. In Texas I got a Camry and that car was great on gas and very solid. Yea the four banger was light in power but Brucelee, you compared it to a V-6? Apples to apples-I'll put a V-6 Camry up against a V-6 GM product any day. Reliability will win every time.

Yes but in Brucelee"s defense, the US made vehicles are getting better. A coworked just purchased a Ford Edge and I have to admit that the interior and the exterior look great. I was impressed with the fit and quality of the interior and other aspects of the vehicle. This from a person who drove foreign cars for years, then bought an 84 Camaro, (this I admit only under an assumed name) which I kept for nine months before trading away and have not purchased an American made car since. Although I have driven American made company cars for more years than I care to admit so I have benchmark to measure. The Dodge I now drive although basicly a piece of junk, does seem to have a good 6 cyinder that can move when need be. Unfortunately only in a straight line. When will the US car makers wake up and learn that alot of us like a good handling car?